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The Innovators

From renewable energy to the link between health and food, Ohio State faculty are tackling major societal issues that affect everyday lives.

How can we eat to live longer? What does it take for a student to graduate college? How do we sustain earth through climate change?

Ohio State faculty are answering these questions. Their innovative research, which is breaking ground in areas like energy, sustainability, and health and wellness, is essential for a better future. Several of our faculty superstars shared their ideas at TEDxColumbus, so you can listen to the answers firsthand—then share the knowledge.

"Inalienable Rights: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Belonging"

Of 19 million current college students nationwide, only 55 percent will graduate. Analyzing what students need to succeed, Strayhorn discovered that a sense of belonging in college is critical. Ultimately, he says, "We all want to belong."